In an exclusive interview aired on Friday with China Media Group (CMG), League of Arab States (LAS) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit highlighted the practical wisdom in Chinese culture of securing victory without resorting to war or other violent means.
Speaking of the aspect of Chinese culture that intrigues him the most, Aboul-Gheit expressed admiration for Chinese ancient military strategist Sun Tzu and his renowned work "The Art of War," describing them as truly remarkable and impressive.
"For someone to write about the Art of War in that way preceding everyone. So, Sun Tzu is a great contributor," he said.
"That you can win without going to battle. You can win without going into battle -- that you would maneuver yourself to a position whereby your opponent or enemy or foe would withdraw. So you check him," he added.
"Victory without war" embodies timeless Chinese wisdom: Arab League chief
China's embassies in Brazil and Argentina this week hosted receptions to welcome the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, drawing hundreds of guests from local political, business and cultural circles as well as overseas Chinese communities.
The Spring Festival, which falls on Feb 17 this year, is one of the most important holidays in China, celebrated with family reunions and wishes for good luck in the coming year. This year's Spring Festival marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse.
Watching the Spring Festival Gala on television is a cherished part of the celebrations in hundreds of millions of Chinese homes. The gala will be broadcast live around the world on the Chinese New Year's Eve on February 16.
In Brasilia, capital of Brazil, more than 300 attendees joined the Chinese embassy's celebration on Wednesday, which featured traditional festivities and cultural displays. A promotional video of China Media Group (CMG) annual Spring Festival Gala was shown on large screens, sparking lively reactions among guests.
Maria Gomes, a former adviser to the World Health Organization and Brazil's Ministry of Health, said the promotional video gave her a vivid impression of the scale and vibrancy of Chinese New Year celebrations.
"Brazilians love to start a new year with a festival that represents good fortune and joy, like the Spring Festival. We're very excited to be living in a period of very great friendship between Brazil and China. I want to wish all the Chinese people, including children, parents, and the elderly, a beautiful year in the Year of the Horse, a year of prosperity, luck, and a lot of family harmony," she said.
On Tuesday, the Chinese embassy in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, held a similar event to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Overseas Chinese, representatives of Chinese companies, media, Confucius Institutes and students gathered to mark the Year of the Horse.
A promotional video of the CMG Spring Festival Gala was shown as part of the cultural event, highlighting China's cultural confidence and helping strengthen ties among overseas Chinese.
China embassies in Brazil, Argentina hold Spring Festival receptions
